Manufacturing Engineer II, Powertrain

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Job Description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Manufacturing Engineer II, Powertrain (Sustaining) will support the development, launch, and optimization of Powertrain Enclosure manufacturing processes at our Arizona facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong Body in White (BIW) equipment and process knowledge, combined with hands-on experience in CMM operations and sealant dispense systems to ensure high-quality, repeatable production of structural enclosure components.

You Will:

  • Lead process development and continuous improvement efforts for Enclosure assembly lines using Body in White (BIW) methodologies.
  • Develop and optimize joining, fastening, and sealing processes using automation, robotics, and dispense systems.
  • Support installation, commissioning, and line readiness activities including equipment setup, documentation, operator training, and station validation.
  • Apply BIW process knowledge to solve structural and dimensional challenges in enclosure assembly.
  • Coordinate with product engineering, quality, and operations teams for New Product Introductions (NPIs).
  • Develop process quality control plans and conduct PFMEAs and root cause analysis using 8D, Six Sigma, and DOE methodologies.
  • Use CMM systems and measurement data to validate and maintain dimensional quality across enclosure assemblies.
  • Validate and tune sealant dispense paths for manual and automated systems to ensure proper coverage and repeatability.
  • Contribute to factory layout optimization, ergonomics, and throughput enhancements for enclosure production lines.
  • Support data collection and analytics to evaluate OEE, cycle time, and line balance while collaborating cross-functionally to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

You Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or STEM with 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in BIW or assembly process development in automotive or similar industries.
  • 2+ years of experience with Body in White equipment, joining processes, structural assemblies, and CMM systems for dimensional quality validation.
  • 2+ years of experience with sealant dispense systems (manual and robotic) and manufacturing equipment automation including PLCs and I/O systems.
  • Working knowledge of process quality tools including PFMEA, control plans, 8D, Six Sigma, and DOE methodologies.
  • Skilled in AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools (Catia preferred) with strong cross-functional collaboration skills and willingness to work hands-on onsite at Arizona manufacturing facility.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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